Job 33:25

25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he will return to the days of his youth:

Job 33:25 Meaning and Commentary

Job 33:25

His flesh shall be fresher than a child's
Being recovered from illness and restored to health, through the gracious dealings of God with him. This is to be understood not simply and absolutely, but comparatively, or with respect to his former condition; that he, who before was reduced to skin and bone, is now become fat and plump; and whose flesh was dry and withered, now moist, succulent, and juicy; and whose skin was wrinkled, now soft and smooth, and sleek; and whose face was pale, now bloomy and ruddy. The Targum is,

``his flesh is weakened more than a child,''

and the Vulgate Latin,

``is consumed,''

referring to his former state:

he shall return to the days of his youth.
His youth renewed, and he seem young again; become hale and robust as in his youthful days; see ( Psalms 103:5 ) .

Job 33:25 In-Context

23 If there is a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man his uprightness:

24 Then he is gracious to him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.

25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he will return to the days of his youth:

26 He shall pray to God, and he will be favorable to him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render to man his righteousness.

27 He looketh upon men, and [if any] shall say, I have sinned, and perverted [that which was] right, and it profited me not;